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LG12 VDY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,757 mi
Last recorded122,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 VDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,757 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,402 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,402 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 100,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,877 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 94,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 90,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,149 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,898 miles

stone stuck in caliper/carrier

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,841 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,662 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LG12 VDY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 VDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG12 VDY?

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What year was LG12 VDY registered?

LG12 VDY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is LG12 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 VDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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